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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Lots. Lulu and Prince, Hyde's add, 5000
each. -,
Lots. Division and Fannie, Brewsters add.
$3.50 each. =,
Lots, Ellis and Grand, McCormick's add,
$3.50 each.
Lots. Tilford avenue, Second street add,
(cors.) $3.50 each. 1000
Lots, Locust street. Park Place add, sooo
each.
Lots. North Main street, Gossard's add,
1926 each. :,
Lots, Ohio street, Washington avenue add,
$500 each.
Lots, Oak street. between Washington and
Wabash avenues, Sl400 each.
554* Room T. PSI N. Main st.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Riverside Park in the bend of the Little Ar
kansas will from this date be offered, day or
night, to Sunday school picnic parties,
church societies or family reunions or other
social gatherings, free OF charge. 1t is the
determination of the proprietor 10 make this
a pleasure resort, such as the citizens OF
Wichita will be proud Of. For particulars
call on {. &. TURNER,
No 2O4 \. Main, or William Skinner on the
grounds 156tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city.
Lots on the inside on street car lines and in
outside additions Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition.
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains. Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all
parts of the county also ranches in this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do well
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere.
w. A. THOMAS,
The Oldest Real Estate Agency In Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

cago, Kansas & Nebraska R'y Rock Island
Routel will run regular passenger trains,
leaving Wichita daily at $40 a N and ar
irving at Topeka at 2:25 p. IN. and St Joseph
at $50 p. m, at which latter place close con-
nection is made with the c., R l. & P. R'y
running through sieepers and chair cars tc
Chicago. Trains arrive at Wichita daily q,
ITO p. m 5l-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

On Sunday, the oath inst. the c. K. q n.
Ry. Rock Island Route) Will make one Iare
for the round trip over their entire line in
K ansas and Nebraska. Tickets good to re-
turn same day. This will give everybody
an opportunity to take trip over the new
road. Take your girl and have ride
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
Notice

The Mosler Safe s. Lock Co. have moved
to IA Main street. where they will carry a
full line of fire and burglar proof safes,
vaults, time locks, etc, which will be sold at
eastern prices. j. i. CULLEN, Agent.
64t-Im
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

There having been considerable demand
for shares of stock in the Wichita Union
Stock Yards company, none of which has
been for sale, the board Of directors has de.
cided to sell $4,000 of the shares in small
blocks. Applications should h made to J:
o. Davidson, president OF the company: Al
the Citizens bank. e'-tI
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
Must Sell,

sc, 300 cash will handle property that at
present prices gives 40 per cent. profit on
cash invested, right on motor line now in OF
Grafton, and only ten minutes distant from
center of city. This IS strictly first class in
side property. l must sell or wou d not offer
at such price. Address lock box 81, city.
5S3%
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

wichita Rapid Transit Co. 's Time Table
Cars will leave the corner of Douglas and
Emporia avenues for Eichholtz' Park and re-
turn at Is minutes before z, and at 8. 9, 10,
II, II a. m, l. 2, 3, 4, s. 30 minutes before z,
SOP m Office and ladies' waiting room on
first floor of Goodyear block, Emporia ave.
55tf c. S EICHHoLTz, Manager.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

OFFICE OF The VT ihis
CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, July 6, 1887.
Whereas, Satisfac 5ory notice has been
ra nsmitted to the comptroller Of the cur
rency that the capital stock of
The Kansas National Bank OF Wlch-
Wichita, Kansas, has been increased in the
sum of one hundred and fly thousand dol
lars, in accordance with the provisions OF Its
articles of association, and that the whole
amount of such increase has been paid IN
and that THE PAID UP CAPlIAL
STOCK OF SAID BANK NOW AMOUNTS
TO TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS, $3.50, 900.
Now, it is hereby certified that the capital
stock Of The Kansas National Bank of Wlch-
ita aforesaid has been increased as aforesaid
in the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars that said increase has been paid into
said bank, as a part of the capital stock
thereof, and that the said increase OF capital
is approved by the comptroller OF the cur
rency.
In Witness Whereof hereunto afiix my OF
- fetal signature and seal OF OF
SEAL fee w. L. TRENHOLM,
- Comptroller.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
Notice TO Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at office
of architects until o'clock p. IN. July %
1887, for building store building for T. S.
Cook on Douglas avenue.
PROUDFooT & BIRD. Architects.
Wichita, Kan, July s, 1887. 44tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
WANTED,

Two midle-aged men to go into Clark county,
Kansas, to take commission agencies 1oI
farm loans tor the Interstate Loan and
Trust Co. None nut men of experience In
similar work need apply. Must have push
and good ability and must be a good penn
man. Reference required.
Address,
". H. THOMPSON, Manager,
55.tf Pratt, Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Garfield's ADD tion-Lots IL, II, Is, IS, %
and -, Glen avenue. Price, 81 .Si0; one-half
cash; balance on time: 20 and -, Hiram ave
nue.. Price, SS,sr each: one-half cash 29-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
Grand Central for sale

Read Hardy Solomon & Sons advertise
ment to strangers and non-residents. loft
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Ladies fine hand turned button shoes re-
duced rom S400 to 50 90 at the Wichita
Shoe Parlor, corner Main and First ATT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

ocean ha ns
fgs sSa u ass a sss ae @
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WA II SsS ] @ S1 @ a @ 81 $ ssp
s9 s "a S:sas1 ssss @ Is S ss 81 81 gsSSu5ss e
T. s. @ sSs SSs al ss
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slo1soo the counters Ola
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Best house III town; big trade, too mucf
for me to handle. Terms reasonable I'm.
quire at hotel, Hutchinson, Kan.
Daft KATR n WINsLOw.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Hyde & Humble will close their store at
O'Clock p. IN, except Saturday, during the
months of July and August. 4l-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Take Cannon Ball Stage" from Cullison
for Greensburg. 5S-m
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Dunta- & Deering have the finest hearses
in the state, 235 N. Main. Telephone 3Oo.
- N-~ ~SO'
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24
Special Announcement

Dunbar & Deerirg viii attend to all
branches of undertaking, night or day Iele-
phone BUS. doo4t.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Dunbar & Deering reliable underta kers
235 n. Main. Telephone 3OS. d5oit
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Dunbar & Beering have an elegant line of
burial robes, 235 N Main. Telephone 3oS.
dhh1t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

10 Wichita"
The W VSnins ]V WSnaras
IN aiSe X KANSAS " "
west
xu, The The " W49dsf OF A Aondes Land
1ne winning W Sds o 8 the Wsstsn World
W. $sasa SsSZ 3 fss ka sss Vest
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The IDEAL CITY Of ., the Typ1saa Ssada
me a&n & G YodI b Hercules q s #ess.
The Aboundful Arkansas"
THE Ia M Mascot"
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"Ths f AsA New q dt a5ssass@"
Magical A T S ek ' 6l E5th Meridian"
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and PEospeu trae n FranieS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

Certificate OF Increase of Capital of the Kansas
ational Bank.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-07-24

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER OF THE |
CURRENCY, |
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

the awful storm from the dark fringe Of the
forest Er. Smith noted the position Of the
bullet-hole, then remembered the direction
the stag must have been bounding when
he fell; then started to search for the
hunter.
Mary and her mother prepared feast Of
meat only-there was nothing else in the
house-which was to form their Christmas
dinner. For the first time in many days
both had possession Of their fun senses,
their life, hopes and their rosy visions.
Despair had fed with the north wind.
Hence it was that Mary suddenly stopped in
her work, and with eyes full Of terror and
blood turning cold, grasped her mothers
arm
Where is ke.- she gasped- in this
storm. this awful cold where is he! We
were to be married to-day o mother. Per
haps he fired that shot which saves Us from
starvation. and hes stiff and cold in the
SHOWS out there, in sight Of the house,
She wruag her hands and wept while the
mother stopped to comfort her. The winds
howled more fercely than before. and sent
great gusts down the mud chimney that
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22
Anarchist Shoes,

''Plcase num- said barefooted tramp
to farmers wife on Christmas morning,
Il wish We merry Christmas. mum! Have
ye an old pair shoes round der house
witcher doan't want! Ny feet isn't had
nuthin ter eat sence yisterdsy-I mean
hasn't had no shoe fer er week, num-
you can have these if they viii tit you, y
said the woman as she kicked OF gapin 6
pair Of her husbands boots she had worn
while digging cow-path to the woo6shed
..Thankye. mum. I'm erbleeged ter We. y
'.Did yer git 'em. Bill!-' asked brother
tramp. who was waiting 1T a bend IN the
road with Bills old shoes in his hand.
We'll now should smolle. Yer kin hev
them fer yerself. Dey's better wCtcher
got on"
Il vuddent wear 'em"
IVY not! Wot der matter wild 'em."
s.Dey's Anarchist Shoes
..Wot's dem. doesn't twig. Gully
..Deys had sumthin' ter do wild er bum. ~
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

the sharp, cruel shears, as they pitilessly
took FROM me the one and only beauty
possessed
THERE have covered your head with a
silkea hood: keep this and the wooden one
upon your head for at least ten or twelve
hours-you will then be less liable to catch
cold. Allow me- and not da ring to glance
toward where felt my lost love illness lay,
suffered him to put the shawl about my
shoulders, place small packet in my hand
and lead me to the door
Goodnight" he said, gently; good
night and merry Christmas
Fruits, and flowers, and candies, and toys
caps, and mittens, and stockings, and
shoes-bread and butter, and coffee, and
cake-I spent like spendthrift- gloating
the while over each penny possessed like a
miser.
All about the heap Of straw where the
sleeping children lay, L creeping stealthily,
placed such stores Of splendid merchandise
each with its own peculiar scent Of new
ness clinging to it-as would make poor
child frantic with delight Why, almost
feared the subtle fragrance Of the printers
ink that crept from between the pages Of
Robinson Crusoe, or the faint odor Of var
nish that coated all the inhabitants Of
Noah's baru-like ark-both brute and hu-
man-wouIc, with their foreign incenses,
bring back the two small wanderers now
roaming IN the Land Of Nod.
But my fears were groundless. and put
ting out the candle, crept, all dressed, as
was. shawied and hooded, in beside my lit
tie sister josie With a prayer Of thankful
ness and gratitude for my great and unex-
pected good fortune, and sigh for my poor
head-covering, /, between praying and
signing, fell fast asleep.
Peals Of golden bells. silver bells, attuned
to shrieks of merry laughter. awakened me
to the bhssful realities Of that one Christ
mas morning. /, as glad-hearted Is had
of late been sad-hearted. left the pile OF
straw which had some time since been de-
serted by my small twin-folk, and ran to
catch Kiss from each, crying jubilantly,
as I placed q doll in Josie's arms and
. book in Jo's-"Santa Claus found US,
didn't he, childrens Kiss me, Josie-kiss
me, Jo," But instead Of the KISS a merry
laugh comes from the lips Of each! COM
pretended n another moment, and enjoyed
more than they the good joke they played
upoa ne, for there stood my little maid In
boyish attire, holding the book, while 10,
decked out in his sisters clothes, danced
about the room with . waxen beauty Of .
doll within his arms, until Josie's skirts
getting the best Of him. down he came with
jar that set the three solitary spoons upon
the little deal table dancing like things de-
mented
Oh. that Christmas breakfast, and, oh,
that Christmas dinner! lived entirely IN
the happy present that one sweet Christ
mas day-for il God had been TINS good 70
me He would still caro- for His Owni
By night time the bare ROOM Was turned
into what w1s better than any palace 70 me
"a real coy little home. Curtains graced
the Window, square Of carpet hid the
hare Pine flooring, . rel mattress On real
hed that boosted . bolDew ana b1anbet
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

''Whut's that yeour kissin' sac hardr'
asked Mrs. Milkweed Of her son. who had
come home from the college TO spend his
Christmas holidays.
"a photograph. mother" replied her SON.
'.Er fotygrah er what."
'Why-well-yer Enow-you sec"
'sNao daon't nuthin' er Their kind. w hut
yew stammerin' an stutrin' like n idjeeot
sac fer.''
I'm not-er-that is-wen-er-I never
wrote you about it, did I.''
''Baout whut.'
Il became acquainted with a sweet little
girl while at college, and we're engaged to
be married.
Married! Hev yeon TUX leave O. yeour
sensesH
Not at all Don't be angry, mother. She
has sent me her picture for a Christmas
present"
''Lemme see et.'' said Mrs. Mill.weed, rs
she adjusted her glasses and snatched the
photograph from his hands.
Erasmus, / never braought yew upter
lie, an never tho't ez haow yew'd sell
yeour pow aold mother wither pictur' er
some naked hussy's foot, mean hussy's
naked foot-tain't much difference! an
palm ct Oh fer yewr sweetheart"
NY dear mother. l didn't think. That il
really picture of her foot. Foot photo
graphs are the latest craze in society. See
the engagement ring on the fourth toe"
--latest craze, An ez tibet wot skimp
an save an send yew to college fer, ter fall
in love with er gal tibet wears her engage
ment ring On her taoe like ez ef she wux
ershamed ov ets I'd like ter knaow whut
yewr pad think eff I'd stuck aour engage
ment ring on mae taoe 'mongst er mess er
bunyins an corns an ingrowin' nails an
SIGH an sent i'm guess yeou wuddent er
bin liver naOw ter make er fuie er yeOur-
self. Yew'd better paoke yeur ears thraough
er board fence an hev' 'em fOtygraffed fer
yeour sweetheart. Law me! They'r re long
ernu1 fer her ter take er hint before cts too
lafRn
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

ILEr DOWN Nj HAIR FOB THE MIGHT
and turned upon some mysterious pivot
and laughed aloud as marked the color
Of her hair-it could not be compared -
mine,
Two rounds Of her stately dance watched
her make-then turned the Knob OF the door
letting m to her peculiar abode
1t was warm inside: sweet, pungert doors
filed the tropic airs Of the long, brilliant
room-it seemed a bit of Paradise with is
warmth and brightness and delicate per
fumes Of rare and nameless flowers
A woman Of fashion stood before the coun-
ter-how costly her habiliments, with the
4nr and the velvet AID the nOdd:ng pau1es
Great rolls Of bills IN her little red waA'es
were csreaessly handled, and there was
gteam Of silyery circles a1d golden d;skA
She turned and stood under the gf1re OF
The electric lmp- Our eyes met, and ios-
8estnl IN my sweet elatioa Of any thing ssse
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

wretched hut which served as barn,
where the men where dressing the stag and
asked if bullet had killed it A moments
examination showed a fresh blood wound on
the neck: then a hole was seen TO penetrate
the back Of the neck and the spinal column
The examination was continued amid breath
less exci:emen; until a solid ball was found
which had evidently caused death instan-
taneously by striking the vital spot
Father" said Mary. with sudden mtui-
ton, ''thaf bullet must have been fired near
here. Snne one may be out in this storm
unable to see the house: You must examine
the OPEN
Mr.. Smith was an energetic man when
aroused Despair and starvation had near
~ ruined his hopes in life, but now. with
mysterious and plentiful supply Of food on
hand. he once more regained his manhood
He realized at once more than A2Ey's infnl-
tons suggested He FIRST fired his own gun
several times. brt there WIS no response
Then he united with the boys in loud yeais,
but no response came saye m echo thruQ&A
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22

peace On earth-good vii to neu--for-
getting the neanneas Of my attire-the diff
ference IN our present stAtion-the long
months OF our separates SINCE the same
school house roof sheltered our gsriish
forms. cried: Lucille dear Lucille, am -
glad 70 NEE. your
The CLEAN Of recognition that leaped into
her eyes was put out by sudden chin re
coil Ignoring me she turned and spoke to
the man behind the counter: land You may
add pound Of powdered orris root, think,
and that is ALL
And that was all The door shut her out
into the cold night, and L poor, pitifnl fool
to have cared. I hid my face within my
cold, ungloved hands and sobbed aloud !
know now that it was hysteri2 that turned
me into weeping chiA-hysteria brought
about by my low spirits, low vitality, sud
den eiation and relapse. could not mode-
ate nv grief until I felt myself gently
touched and heard low, sweet voice try
ing to comfort me. A hand led me, tear
blinded, into curtained recess, and after
awhile l grew calm and answered the voice,
whose sympathetic cadences made harmony
even in my sick, discouraged soul told
this man-this strsnger-the short, simple
story of my sad life. for felt that / owed
him some explanation Of the reason Of my
childish tears.
He heard me gravely: then learning the
purport Of my visit. he united the faded
ribbons of my wooden hood. gently looseued
the meshes Of my tightly bound hair. and
down it al went about my shoulders in
soft shining strands, sweeping even
the floors velvet covering as leaned upon
the chairs luxuriously cushioned arm.
Il have heard your story" he said to me,
''and know you do not willingly part with
your beautiful hair"
'''Willingly'! On. yes, indeed, sir, will
ingly-for Christmas comes tomorrow and
-and-do You think it viii fetch me fifty
dollars" almost gasping, IS allowed my
lips to name SO vast q sum-
"'Fifty-'l" echoed the muslcai voice
above my head If were a lady, and such
loneliness grew upon my head, would not
sell it for o thousand dollars
looked out from under the yellow tam
giles and met, in the mirror before re, q
pair Of serious, luminous eyes. l noticed
now, for the first time, the handsome face,
splendid proportions and elegant attire Of
the reigning genius Of this fragrant estab
lishment-for that knew him to be since.
heard the tongue-clatter of busy clerks in
the store-rOom beyond.
Il will give you one hundred dollars" said
he. at length; land must cut it OF my
self. could not trust such hair as this to
any Of my workmen. Please come with
me-
followed him into what seemed work
room, and sat upon the chair he placed be-
side q big marble wash-basin. had taken
great care Of my hair; but he said he would
cleanse it before he cut it, and in moment
more the yellow mass hung, heavy and
damp as any mermaiden's, over my protect
ed shoulders.
The touch Of his def dnger-tips sent a
magnetic current into my brain; / began TO
be light Of heart again, and had mentally
spent quarter Of the magnificent SUN he
had offered me, when heard the crunch Of
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-12-22
The Christmas Guest.

There is beautiful custom among tia
Jerbs of the Danubian valleys 70 invite into
the family on Christmas eve a stranger
guest who is for that time one Of them
selves; he is welcomed upon his entrance
by the traditional handful Of corn which il
thrown in his face By the house-mother,
who cries to him:
welcome, Christ Is born!''
He answers meekly an echo to her words.
''Christ is born"
The Christmas guest is then taken into
the heart Of the family, and with them
visits the oxen IN their stalls, the sheep in
their folds, and the fowls and goats, giving
them the spoke-head and repeating the
formula:
The peace food be on thee-'
This Is to insure good luck for the ensuing
year.
The house-guest is then invited to ''warm
the kettle-chain." The serfs have tradi
ton that this chain can never be warmed On
Christmas night, since it had been touched
by the Virgin Mother when Christ was
born. And that is wig they burn SO many
yule logs trying to infuse heat into the
stricken metal
Then there 10 the Kiss Of peace. Even
from that the Christmas guest is Lot de-
barred. He may kiss the prettiest maiden
Of the home. but he must also KISS her
bearded brothers Is well This chosen
Rress-he i called in the language Of the
country . 1Pol2znik''-is not always old %
IN favored Indeed. the merry maidens 81
family win put il into the house-fathers
bead that such and such . youth has No
home, or is stranger and should be asked
70 their festivities, and among those limo
cent people no harm comes Of . genial Gus
tom But the kiss imprinted on giri'srcsy
cheek, even though ]: Be csnsecrated WITH
the prayer-cAauf. s4Christ il born, net ofle0
sinks IN bliasful sweetness into her yUun9
hart waaing tie bold mountnin lad nag1ae
thea. Ma Il L RAXxA